Sweet Disposition

The appeal of Life is Strange is that it IS supposed to be a 2010's Tumblr drama. It succeeds at evoking this sense of young-adult awkwardness that (unfortunately) many can relate to, especially with regards to the characters. But, besides everything else, there is a flaw that contradicts this achievement and is always present when playing. Despite the developers intent on remaining realistic, Life is Strange is still idealized in the same way other teen/young adult dramas are.

The cool part is the “clue” board, where the player must correctly arrange scraps of evidence. The hints are elusive enough that you have find the connections yourself. But once that chapter is over, Life is Strange is a long slog with conceited characters and convenient plot devices – a bizarre mix of Heathers, Memento, The Butterfly Effect, and Law & Order: SVU. The game patronizes you with “Your decision will impact the future!” prompts instead of creating a space with natural persistence.

Life is Strange is unique. With its gameplay based on choices and consequences, the game put me in control of the story, allowing my decisions to shape the characters' fates and the unfolding of the plot. The complex and well-developed characters sparked empathy and emotional connection, making the journey even more engaging. Additionally, the distinctive and atmospheric visual art added a visually stunning element to the game, creating remarkable immersion. Life is Strange is an unforgettable experience that highlights the importance of choices and the power of art in video games.

Estive um bom tempo sem vontade de jogar nada, mas Life is Strange "curou" essa minha falta de vontade. O jogo é sensacional e cumpre seu dever de ser um jogo narrativo que vai te deixar pensando por horas. Um ponto muito forte é seus personagens que vão crescendo muito ao longo dos episódios.

Em questão de gameplay a dinâmica de usar o 'rewind' é muito inteligente, com puzzles interessantes e fluídos, prendendo o jogador na tela. As escolhas que são dadas ao jogador muitas vezes não possuem uma simples ambiguidade do "certo e errado", o que garante que mesmo voltando no tempo, a história tome rumos com consequências.

Os gráficos não são grandiosos, principalmente jogando nos dias atuais, mas a direção de arte consegue salvar as texturas medíocres com um lindo uso de cores e jogos de câmera. Infelizmente, principalmente no fator gráfico o jogo sofre de pesados bugs, com pop-in, cutsceanes travando e tremendo, iluminação falhando, dentre outros. Para um jogo com muito foco na narrativa e no visual, esses bugs atrapalham muito na imensão

Em geral, com alguns problemas nos gráficos, LiS é um excepcional jogo, com uma belíssima mensagem e personagens marcantes. Recomendo a todos, disponível no Ps+ extra e deluxe.

I have really mixed feelings about this game. The mechanics are pretty simple. Imagine playing the Walking Dead but you have a superpower to turn back time to undo any mistakes you may have done. It's simple but an effective story-telling mechanic (kinda like those "choose your own adventure" style books you would get as a kid) . The plot is decent and reminds me a lot of "The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo" book / film or any other Scandinavian style murder mystery. My main gripe is with the characters. The first half of the game is full of really hammy sarcastic comments and jokes from the main characters who are as hipster as hipster can be. At first it's kinda charming but quickly gets on your nerves and so much of the dialogue is kinda throw-away. Right when I thought I was gonna have to tap out, the story starts to get going and it actually hooked me. The choices for the ending are kinda miserable but do have meaning to them. Overall I'd say it's worth a play if you see it on a deep discount.